Britney Spears Says She ‘Deserves Respect’ Amid Negative Press

Britney Spears is asking for a little respect from the media.

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On Thursday, she took to Instagram to slam “the constant lies from the media.”

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She called them “extremely disturbing” and said it feels like “borderline harassment.”

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“Also, the way the news has always spread lies about me is incredibly heartbreaking !!!” she wrote.

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Britney said it was “embarrassing” to comment on.

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“I have transformed my whole life with the elimination of my conservatorship and I deserve respect !!!” she wrote.

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She called the things being said about her “completely outrageous.”

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Britney did not reference any specific things in her lengthy caption.

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“It’s my right to protect myself from the cruelty of the outside world !!!” she added.

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